Displaying 1 of 1 2014 Format: Book Author: Brown, Daniel, 1951- Title: The boys in the boat : Nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics / Daniel James Brown. Publisher, Date: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 2014. Description: 404 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Summary: Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower. Subjects: University of Washington -- Rowing -- History. Rowing -- United States -- History. Rowers -- United States -- Biography. Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany) Olympics -- Participation, American -- History. Olympics -- History. Other Title: Nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. 9 Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Part one. 1899-1933 : What seasons have they been through? -- Part two. 1934 : Resiliency -- Part three. 1935 : The parts that really matter. ISBN: 9780143125471 (softcover) 0143125478 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Call Number: 797.12 Bro Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Place Request Purchase Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Librarian's View Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
